Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Gambia
Gambia: Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters was 1.25 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Gambia, 2005–2022
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2022, deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Gambia stood at 1.25.
That represents a change of up 68.9% on the previous year and up 1,150.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Gambia peaked at 11.21 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2005.
That places Gambia 50th out of 140 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Gambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 1.81 | — |
| 2008 | 0.33 | -81.8% |
| 2009 | 0.27 | -18.2% |
| 2010 | 2.49 | +822.2% |
| 2012 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2013 | 0.1 | — |
| 2016 | 0.04 | -60.0% |
| 2017 | 0.26 | +550.0% |
| 2018 | 11.21 | +4211.5% |
| 2019 | 9.97 | -11.1% |
| 2020 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 0.74 | — |
| 2022 | 1.25 | +68.9% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 1.25 is above the median for low income countries, which is 0.75, 1.7× the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 1.25 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.65, 1.9× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.482 | 0 | 1.81 | 5 |
| 2010s | 3.44 | 0 | 11.21 | 7 |
| 2020s | 0.6633 | 0 | 1.25 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.27 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths 700 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.9696 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0686 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.9636 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0702 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Gambia?
- Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Gambia was 1.25 in 2022, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 11.21 in 2018.
- What is the lowest deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2005.
- How does Gambia rank for deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters?
- Gambia ranks 50th out of 140 countries with data for 2022.
- Is deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,150.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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